Prof. Emeritus John Wheeler receives The Edward A. Dickson Award!

Prof. Emeritus John Wheeler receives The Edward A. Dickson Award. Edward A. Dickson served as a Regent of the University of California from 1913 to 1946, the longest tenure of any regent. In 1955, Mr. Dickson presented the university with an endowment to support and maintain special annual professorships to be awarded to retired academic senate faculty members. Dickson stipulated that the earnings from this endowment would both stimulate and recognize emeriti for their continuing service, teaching, and research. Congratulations Prof. Wheeler! http://ow.ly/TPik30lDYaS http://ow.ly/i/I0q7f

Helmhotz Pioneer Campus (HPC)

Tenure Track Professor – Colorado School of Mines

Position Title:	Tenured or Tenure Track Faculty Position
Job Description:	Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry or a closely-related field. Applicants for a tenured position should have an established record of research, teaching, mentorship and outreach whereas junior (non-tenured, tenure-track) applicants must demonstrate outstanding potential to establish an internationally renowned, collaborative, well-funded research program, as well as the potential for becoming an excellent teacher and mentor. We seek candidates excited to share in our mission to address the challenges of creating a sustainable global society by educating the next generation of engineers and leaders, and by expanding the frontiers of knowledge through research. We are especially interested in candidates with a passion to advance the University’s commitment to diversity.
Diversity Commitment:	Mines is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and recognizes that diversity is crucial to its pursuit of excellence in education and research. Mines is committed to developing students, faculty, and staff that have differing perspectives, backgrounds, talents, and needs. As such, Mines will give special consideration to minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and who possess a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
About Mines and the Chemistry Department:	The Colorado School of Mines is located in picturesque Golden, in the foothills of the Rockies, 15 miles west of Denver and 20 miles south of Boulder. From its inception, the Chemistry Department has focused on education and basic and applied research that addresses problems of national interest. We maintain a high-quality, well-funded research program (~$7.5 million in annual research awards) with strong participation from students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Approximately 60 graduate students and postdoctoral scholars study within a broad research portfolio, including major tracks in biochemistry and environmental chemistry. The Chemistry faculty tend to work collaboratively and successful candidates are expected to interact with multiple researchers in the department and across the Mines campus.  The Chemistry department has strengths in multiple areas including materials, environmental chemistry, biochemistry, and nuclear chemistry.  The department faculty collaborate extensively with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, located minutes from Mines, as well as several other regional federal laboratories involved in energy research and development. Centers, such as Mines Polymers and Complex Fluids (MPAC) and Nuclear Science & Engineering (NUSEC), and interdisciplinary programs, such as Materials Science, Geochemistry, Quantitative Bioscience and Engineering and Nuclear Science & Engineering, facilitate cross disciplinary interactions.  For more information about the Chemistry Department please visit http://chemistry.mines.edu
How to Apply:	Applicants will be asked to complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, names and contact information for three professional references from whom letters may be subsequently requested, veterans status) and upload the following: 1) a cover letter stating area of interest; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) statement of research; 4) statement of teaching philosophy; 5) a 1-page statement on contributions to diversity and inclusion, describing your past experiences and proposed activities to advance access, inclusion and diversity at Mines. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Early responses are encouraged but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Review of applications will begin on September 24. Inquiries regarding this position should be directed to the search co-chairs Jenifer Shafer (jshafer@mines.edu) and Brian Trewyn (btrewyn@mines.edu).
Total Rewards:	Starting salary will be determined by the qualifications of the selected applicant balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. Mines provides an attractive benefits package including fully paid health and dental insurance. Part of Mines’ mission is to create a family-friendly environment supported through our dependent tuition benefits, parental leave benefits, and dependent care assistance plan, as well as in special events, camps, and programming. For more information visit: family.mines.edu
Background Investigation Required:	Yes

 

September Seminars

Department Colloquia

Professor Robert Pomeroy

University of California, San Diego

Wed, September 05, 2018 at 11:00 AM

NSB Auditorium 1205

Title:

“Integrating Innovation Education Outreach and Diversity”

Hosted by:

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

 

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Department Colloquia

Professor Joel Yuen Zhou

University of California, San Diego

Tue, September 25, 2018 at 04:00 PM

NSB Auditorium 1205

Title:

“Chemistry of Molecules in Optical Cavities”

Hosted by:

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

 

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Department Colloquia

Professor Guy Bertrand

University of California, San Diego

Wed, September 26, 2018 at 03:00 PM

NSB Auditorium 1205

Title:

“Stable Carbenes and Related Species: From Laboratory Curiosities to Powerful Tools”

Hosted by:

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

 

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Department Colloquia

Professor Elizabeth Komives

University of California, San Diego

Thu, September 27, 2018 at 12:00 PM

NSB Auditorium 1205

Title:

“Biophysical Insights into Transcription Control Mechanisms”

Hosted by:

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

 

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Department Colloquia

Professor Brian Zid

University of California, San Diego

Mon, October 01, 2018 at 03:00 PM

Pacific Hall 4500

Title:

“mRNA Localization and the Control of Protein Synthesis Across Dynamic Cellular States”

Hosted by:

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

 

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Department Colloquia

Professor Kamil Godula

University of California, San Diego

Wed, October 03, 2018 at 03:00 PM

Pacific Hall 4500

Title:

“TBA”

Hosted by:

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

 

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For complete listing of seminars & thesis defenses,
visit https://chemistry.ucsd.edu/ext/seminars.html

University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093-0332

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Seminar Office: 858-534-3577

 

UC San Diego Chemists Develop New Strategy for ‘Hard-to-Study’ Lipids

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Chemistry Research ‘Rocks’ New Data about Ancient Life

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An Upward Social Mobility Machine: UC San Diego 2nd Best U.S University!

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Collecting Donations!!!

We have a box in the Chemistry & Biochemistry Student Affairs Office collecting donations for the 12th Annual UC San Diego School Drive until August 31st! All donations go to local disadvantaged classrooms around San Diego County.
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Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Organic) at Washington and Lee University – Job Opening

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Washington and Lee University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of organic chemistry. Candidates with expertise in polymer/materials chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, organometallic chemistry or other relevant fields who can teach organic chemistry will also be considered. A Ph.D. is required; postdoctoral experience is strongly recommended.

Diversity is a core value of the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when people with diverse backgrounds and ideas come together to learn. Women and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a 5.5 course load, which includes: teaching a two-semester organic chemistry sequence and the accompanying labs, and creating one advanced or non-majors course. An active research program involving undergraduates is expected; startup funds competitive with top liberal arts colleges will be provided.

The applicant should submit the following: a curriculum vitae, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, a three-page statement of research plans at an undergraduate liberal arts institution, a two-page statement of teaching philosophy, and the contact information for the writers of three letters of recommendation. To submit applications online, visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/52937. Review of applications begins immediately and will close on September 28, 2018.

If you have questions about the position, please contact Erich Uffelman, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, uffelmane@wlu.edu.

Washington and Lee University is a highly selective, independent, co-educational, liberal arts college of 1800 students located in Lexington, VA, three hours southwest of Washington, DC. W&L is consistently ranked among the top 12 national liberal arts colleges. The Department has ACS-certified programs in both chemistry and biochemistry.

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we are interested in candidates who are committed to high standards of scholarship, performance and professionalism and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity in our faculty, staff and student body.